Workday Functional Consultant :: 100% Remote

Workday Functional Consultant :: 100% Remote

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Summary: The Workday Functional Consultant role involves providing expert configuration and support for Workday's HCM, Time & Absence, and Payroll modules. The consultant will leverage their knowledge of Workday functionalities to optimize processes and resolve issues while collaborating with the Tier 1 support team. A strong understanding of integrations and foundational HCM principles is essential for success in this position. The role is fully remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide functional support and recommendations to the Tier 1 Team for issue resolution and process optimization.
  • Design and build Calculated Fields and Custom Reports.
  • Configure Time-Off Plans, Leave of Absence, and Time Tracking.
  • Support Payroll processing and configuration of Earnings, Deductions, and Payment Election Rules.
  • Translate complex business requirements into effective Workday solutions.
  • Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to enhance Workday functionalities.

Key Skills:

  • Workday PRO Certification in relevant tracks preferred.
  • Strong understanding of integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Public APIs).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Hands-on Workday configuration experience across multiple functional areas.
  • Knowledge of Workday APIs related to Absence and Time Tracking.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Workday Functional Consultant
Location: Remote
 General Preferred Qualifications

  • Workday PRO Certification in relevant tracks preferred.
  • Strong understanding of integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Public APIs).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into effective Workday solutions.

HCM Functional Responsibilities
  • Strong understanding of foundational HCM principles, including Business Processes, Reporting, Calculated Fields, Security, and Notifications.
  • Experience with Workday Docs, Letter Templates, Questionnaires, Surveys, Reference Letters, and Custom Alerts.
  • Advanced hands-on experience with Onboarding, Change Job, and Termination business processes.
  • Ability to design and build Calculated Fields and Custom Reports.
  • Strong understanding of Security Group Permissions (build, maintain, and interpret).
  • Provide functional support and recommendations to the Tier 1 Team for issue resolution and process optimization.

Time & Absence Functional Responsibilities
  • Advanced configuration experience with Time-Off Plans (complex accruals, carryovers, shadow plans, leave integration, and time tracking).
  • Hands-on configuration of Leave of Absence (balance periods, cascading/intermittent leaves, eligibility, validation rules).
  • Familiarity with ancillary processes: automated leave return, balance adjustments, transfers, and Sell Time Off.
  • Experience configuring Time Tracking (employee schedules, submission configurations).
  • Strong reporting experience using Absence and Time Tracking data sources.
  • Knowledge of Workday APIs related to Absence and Time Tracking.

Payroll Functional Responsibilities
  • Solid understanding of foundational HCM principles and their integration with Payroll.
  • Hands-on experience with Payroll processing (calculation, complete, and settle steps).
  • Experience configuring Earnings, Deductions, Account Posting Rules, Run Categories, and Payment Election Rules.
  • Familiarity with Third-Party Payroll Integrations (External Earnings, Deductions, Inputs).
  • Strong knowledge of Payroll and Accounting Data Sources (Payroll Results, Journal Lines).
  • Understanding of Payroll compliance requirements and their impact on Workday configuration.
  • Awareness of Payroll touchpoints such as Time Tracking, Absence, HCM, Compensation, and Benefits.

Preferred Experience
  • 3 5 years of hands-on Workday configuration experience across multiple functional areas.
  • Prior experience supporting large-scale HRIS or ERP implementations.
  • Exposure to Agile methodologies and Workday release management.

Education
  • Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Workday certifications highly desirable.

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